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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
Chinese Firm to Build 12MW Waste-to-Energy Plant in Siem Reap
- 22 July 2020
Sample picture Chinese company MIZUDA plans to invest in a waste-to-energy plant in Siem Reap capable of combusting 210,000 tons of rubbish per year into 12MW of electricity, according to a post of the Siem Reap Provincial Administration Facebook page on 21 July. The project has been studied for more than half a year and was completed before December 2019. Upon completion, the plant will be a...
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Chip Mong Group to Build New Industrial Waste Management Facility in SSEZ
- 21 July 2020
The Chip Mong Insee Cement Corporation (CMIC) has reached an agreement with its partner to build a new industrial waste management facility in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone to provide industrial waste recycling services to the factories within the zone. The investment agreement was signed by the CEO of CMIC Mr Nicolas George and the CEO of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) M...
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20 Investment Projects Proposed in Siem Reap Development Master Plan
- 14 July 2020
At least 20 major investment projects have been proposed as part of the 2020-2035 Siem Reap Tourism Development Masterplan during an inter-ministerial meeting last week. The meeting was joined by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, and the Siem Reap Provincial Municipality. During the meeting, the committee agreed to set up governance and...
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Huawei to Expand Smart PV Tech Market in Cambodia
- 8 July 2020
Huawei has signed a partnership with ASEAN's largest cable technology company to expand the supply of its smart, or new FusionSolar power, in six countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand, according to PV magazine on 07 July 2020. The partnership between Huawei and JJ-LAPP, the largest cable technology company in ASEAN, will boost Huawei's sales, distr...
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ESIA study completed for 700-MW Sihanoukville power plant, expected to go online by 2022
- 2 July 2020
Following the completion of the environment and social impact assessment (ESIA), construction of a 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Preah Sihanouk province’s Stung Hav district is set to begin soon, and is expected to generate power to the national grid in 2022. The energy project is a joint venture between Cambodia International Investment Development Group (CIIDG) and China Huadian Hong...
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US$55 million from World Bank will be used for water and sanitation projects in Cambodia
- 27 June 2020
The Royal Government of Cambodia has requested a loan of US$55 million from the World Bank to improve water supply and sanitation systems to benefit public health, sanitation in the city and to contribute to ensuring a clean environment, and living conditions of the people. The project was revealed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in the first meeting of the steering committee for ...
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Investment in new 150-megawatt dam requested upstream on Tatai River
- 26 June 2020
Chinese firm China Heavy Machinery Corporation which currently operates the TataiRiver Hydropower Plant has requested to build a 150-megawatt dam upstream on the Tatai River, with the company currently proceeding with an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA). The ESIA is being conducted by SAWAC Consultants (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. Victor Jona, Director-General of Energy and spokesman a...
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New solar power station set for Koh Rong Sanloem Island
- 9 June 2020
A new solar power station is set to be constructed on Koh Rong Samloem Island to supply the needs of the local population, according to a recent issue by Total Solar Cambodia. The 1.25 MW solar power project is to be located on Koh Rong Samloem Island and is constructed as a two stand-alone solar based micro-grids which can provide electricity to the people and local businesses on the island. ...
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The Mekong River Commission delays discussions on Loa’s two hydropower projects
- 8 June 2020
The Mekong River Commission has decided to delay decisions Laos' two hydropower projects on the Mekong River due to concerns over the environmental impact of Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and others around the Mekong. According to the announcement of the Mekong River Commission on June 5, 2020. The first hydropower project, the Luang Prabang hydropower project, has a capacity of 1,460 megawatts, ...
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30MW Solar Station in Banteay Meanchey to Supply Power in October
- 4 June 2020
A 30-megawatt solar power station in Banteay Meanchey province is scheduled to generate power to the grid, contributing to demands of power consumption in the province which is currently attracting significant investments. "Recently, a project called 30MW solar power is under construction.", said Um Reatrey, the provincial governor of Banteay Meanchey on June 4. Currently, power demand in t...
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